Vassar College Seeks Men's and Women's Squash Head Coach

US Squash • Philadelphia, PA

211d • $60,000 - $75,000

About The Position

Vassar College invites applications for the position for The Betty Richey Head Coach for Men's and Women's Squash. This is a full-time, non-tenure track faculty, benefit-eligible ten-month position. Weekend, holiday, early morning and/or late evening hours are required. The successful candidate will serve as the head coach in all aspects of a competitive and inclusive College Squash Association (CSA) varsity men's and women's squash program including, but not limited to: Recruitment and retention of scholar-athletes, budget management, match strategies and competitive coaching, on-court instruction for practices and games, player and team development, fundraising and community service, equipment management, travel, competitive scheduling, alumni engagement, and engagement in the campus community. Additional duties in the department will be based on candidate interest and aptitude and could include teaching, facilities, student-athlete development, game management, SAAC, etc. The head coach is also expected to adhere to all CSA, Liberty League and Vassar rules and regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Prior coaching experience
• Demonstrated interest in and commitment to player development and health and wellness
• Certification in CPR, AED and First Aid
• A valid driver's license
• Official academic transcript(s)
• Successful result of a background check

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in a related field
• Minimum of 3-5 years coaching experience at the collegiate level and/or with college-aged students
• Demonstrated ability to recruit and retain student-athletes who are committed to academic and athletic excellence
• Experience with fundraising and/or alumni relations
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and written/oral communication skills
• Demonstrated success as an assistant or head coach at the collegiate level

Responsibilities

• Recruitment and retention of scholar-athletes
• Budget management
• Match strategies and competitive coaching
• On-court instruction for practices and games
• Player and team development
• Fundraising and community service
• Equipment management
• Travel
• Competitive scheduling
• Alumni engagement
• Engagement in the campus community

Benefits

• Full-time, benefit-eligible position
• Generous leave policy
• Strong support for research
• Encouragement of multidisciplinary approaches to teaching

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees